Ancient Pathways is a wilderness skills company specializing in desert survival and primitive technology. The focus of all Ancient Pathways courses is to provide hands-on training in practical survival skills and outdoor safety techniques. Our survival courses emphasize direct experience with the valuable skills you need to take care of yourself in the wilderness.

Founded by Tony Nester in 1989, Ancient Pathways is the primary provider of survival training for Military Special Operations units from around the world. Nester has instructed the National Transportation & Safety Board, U.S. Marshals, FAA, and served as a technical consultant for the film Into the Wild. He has been featured on the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, Fox News, the New York Times, and Maxim Magazine. apathways.com